Innovation is in our DNA
With world-class expertise across a spectrum of innovation industries, Canadian life sciences hubs are a natural draw for conferences across a wide range of sub-sectors. When combined with Canada’s vast landscapes, diverse cities and culture, dynamic culinary and nightlife experiences, and unique opportunities to explore groundbreaking ideas, it’s easy to understand why organizations around the world choose Canadian locations to host their global life sciences events.
Canadian trailblazers in a host of emerging life sciences industries are shaping the future of work, health-care, culture and society. When conference-goers meet in our innovation hubs, they can tap into Canada’s brain trust, connect with some of our brightest minds and thought leaders, preview made-in-Canada solutions to the world’s greatest health concerns, and explore Canadian treatments, therapies and technologies powering the future of health-care during conferences, symposia, B2B exchanges, lab tours and more. And when top performers are recognized and rewarded with Canada’s unparalleled destinations and distinctive experiences, they’ll return home refreshed and inspired, ready to perform.
Innovation is in our DNA
With world-class expertise across a spectrum of innovation industries, Canadian life sciences hubs are a natural draw for conferences across a wide range of sub-sectors. When combined with Canada’s vast landscapes, diverse cities and culture, dynamic culinary and nightlife experiences, and unique opportunities to explore groundbreaking ideas, it’s easy to understand why organizations around the world choose Canadian locations to host their global life sciences events.
Canadian trailblazers in a host of emerging life sciences industries are shaping the future of work, health-care, culture and society. When conference-goers meet in our innovation hubs, they can tap into Canada’s brain trust, connect with some of our brightest minds and thought leaders, preview made-in-Canada solutions to the world’s greatest health concerns, and explore Canadian treatments, therapies and technologies powering the future of health-care during conferences, symposia, B2B exchanges, lab tours and more. And when top performers are recognized and rewarded with Canada’s unparalleled destinations and distinctive experiences, they’ll return home refreshed and inspired, ready to perform.
Life Sciences in Canada
$9.97B
Annual pharmaceutical manufacturing production, from December 2018 to November 2019.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2018-2019
$27.3B
In pharmaceutical sales in 2017.
Source: Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB), 2017
#1
Among G7 countries for available engineers.
Source: Global Affairs Canada, 2018
#2
The world’s 2nd largest number of biotechnology companies are concentrated in Canada.
Source: Pitchbook, 2020
Canada's key Life Sciences centres
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"There is significant opportunity for event planners to leverage Calgary’s world-class research assets and clinical expertise in life sciences. The University of Calgary is a leader in brain and mental health, biomedical engineering, chronic diseases and cardiovascular research. This, along with the impressive advancements being made in digital health services by local companies such as Brightsquid, position Calgary as a leader in the life sciences field and an ideal destination for an event in this sector."
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Here's how we can help you get planning
The team at Destination Canada Business Events helps global organizations meet with purpose in Canada. Contact our team for:
- Specific information regarding Canada's sector expertise
- Recommendations on destinations based on their sector strengths
- Introductions to industry leaders, academia, and economic development agencies
- Recommendations of expert speakers to augment events
- Assistance in sourcing RFPs for conference placement
